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question about an employe in my business

during construction job my supervisor had from the beginig of construction had been shutting down the job, including all other employes when I would leave, and would return to work when I would return, costing me a considerable amout of money, the complaints came from other employes and the home owner twards the end of the job on how much time had been purposely wasted, what recorse do I have short of firing this person, she is due her last check, and I am reluctant on paying her. I know this is a thin line I am walking by holding the last check, but with so much incriminating info on her activities during working hours what options do I have ? thank you, J.Y. STGCC.


Asked on 9/13/07, 2:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: question about an employe in my business

Pay her what you owe her & fire her. Then, the only problem you have is replacing her.

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Answered on 9/13/07, 3:26 pm
Johm Smith tom's

Re: question about an employe in my business

You might have a claim regarding interference with a contract, but would she really have anything to pay the damages with and what you she come up with regarding an explanation for her actions. If this is a sordid story, then you probably don't want to get into all that. Mr. Grissom is correct.

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Answered on 9/13/07, 5:24 pm


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